Maria Farmer, one of numerous women who were abused by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein during her youth as part of his trafficking network, shared how the recent surge in attention surrounding the case is causing her distress in an interview with MSNBC’s Jen Psaki on Thursday — and she criticized those attempting to defend Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s convicted associate, for political reasons.
In recent days, as the Trump administration’s Department of Justiceinterviews Maxwell in prisonto attempt to shift focus from the frustration within their own supporters due to the absence of openness, some conservative commentators have started promoting a story that Maxwell may have been unfairly treated, with Newsmax’s Greg Kelly implying shecould possibly be a victim as well.
Let me begin by asking you, I mean, this — this nightmare has been with you for a very, very long time, I mean, decades. And I’m certain that Jeffrey Epstein’s return to the news, I mean, all over the media, has been extremely painful,” said Psaki. “How are you? How are you feeling? How are you, how are you coping with all of this?
Want additional updates on political developments?Click for the newest news updates at Raw Story.
Thank you for asking that,” said Farmer. “That’s very considerate, as many people don’t realize how often his image appears on their podcasts or, you know, and I’ve spoken to several individuals, asking them not to just display this picture everywhere or at Maxwell’s and not to make them seem glamorous? But thank you for asking that, because many people aren’t aware that this can retraumatize survivors.
Every time we have to look at his face, and it’s an issue that has never disappeared,” Farmer added. “It just — it just doesn’t go away. And I need your audience to realize that, you know, I brought this up almost three decades ago. So many people will say, ‘Oh, why is she speaking out now?’ And they assume it’s political, but it’s not. It’s something I’ve been focused on for the most part of my life — I devoted all my youth to this. And I’m doing this not only for myself, but for the victims who have passed away and the ones who are still living. I want justice for everyone.
I believe it’s incredibly tough for my younger sister to have experienced what she did and then had to give testimony against Maxwell, only to continue suffering,” she said. “There are also others I care about deeply who are going through the same thing with Maxwell right now. It’s completely unacceptable. Why is Maxwell being allowed to speak when she’s a convicted child molester? I just… it’s been really hard, and I thank you for the question. I appreciate you asking.
View the video below or click the link here.
– YouTube youtu.be
Recommended Links:
- “she could be a victim”: maga radio host supports ghislaine maxwell before doj meeting
- ‘No lead is out of bounds’: DOJ officials request a meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell
- Bondi’s hasty release of Epstein documents may allow Ghislaine Maxwell to go free: expert
- Trump considered a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell due to concerns that Epstein’s associate might speak out, according to a writer.
